Be part of a fun, passionate and exciting team that is dedicated to client outcomes and make lifelong impact with people living with a disability.

• Various casual positions available with opportunity for career development 
• Community based organisation, steeped in a values-driven culture
• Join a highly engaged, professional, and collaborative team

Discover DPV Health

DPV Health is a leading healthcare services provider operating out of Melbourne’s northern growth corridor. Our professional staff deliver a wide variety of clinical, community health and wellbeing services.

At DPV Health, we pride ourselves on being inclusive, and actively embrace and celebrate the diversity of all people within our communities. We are passionate about supporting people to lead happy, healthy lives. We are dedicated to working with people from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander backgrounds, people with a disability and people from migrant or refugee backgrounds.  DPV Health is a Child Safe organisation, committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. We are proud to be a Rainbow Tick accredited organisation; dedicated to the continued support for our LGBTIQ+ community.

A little about the role

DPV Health Supported Independent Living Service is a NDIS registered service providing support to people with disabilities. Residents provide great a range of individual skills and attributes that make a fun and rewarding environment.

Residents may have physical and/ or intellectual disabilities, health conditions, specific communication needs and demonstrate behaviours of concern. 

The Residential Support Worker provides a comprehensive support service that embeds our Excellent Care Values to residents in their home which extends to the community and health planning.  The position also contributes to daily operational of household tasks with the residents participating.

You will aid in achieving these outcomes by: 

• Creating and being excited about being in an environment that empowers residents to achieve individual goals and abilities, while demonstrating our Excellent care values. 
• Being creative and thinking outside the box to support residents with opportunities to have an exciting, meaningful and fulfilling life. 
• Establishing and maintaining effective links and positive working relationships with the residents, families, team, and other stakeholders
• Developing and implementing residents directed care programs to deliver on the individuals’ goals, aspirations and outcomes
• Supporting residents in undertaking a range of activities of daily living including- medication, personal & self-care, food preparation & mealtime assistance, dressing & maintenance of personal hygiene
• Planning, conducting and supporting residents to follow up health appointments and maintain communication of these to team members. 
• Supporting residents with transport using DPV Health vehicles to / from home and to outings 
• Contributing and participating in monthly Care Team Meeting and supervision sessions
• Completing household tasks and routines that ensures a safe well-presented and clean home.

About you

If you are someone who strives in a fun and energetic environment and are committed to making a difference to people living with a disability, then this is the right team for you. 

We are looking for individuals who:

• Has a creative mind and think outside the box! A positive can-do attitude goes a long way and is the key for creating positive outcomes for the people you will support
• Are focused on delivering resident outcomes through teamwork and Excellent Care 
• Are committed to supporting people with a disability to achieve goals and aspirations 
• Have high level written and verbal communication skills, Ability to write clear concise resident notes and complete reports as necessary 
• Have demonstrated skills in using PC, Microsoft products and experience with resident data base software 
• Is flexible, committed and interested in career development and the strategic direction of DPV Health 
• Can support resident’s safety with transport and have the ability to drive a DPV Health Bus (11-seater/regular licence). 
• Holds relevant qualifications, however, someone with the right attitude and willingness to learn will be considered.

The DPV Health Way

The health and wellbeing of our people is at the core of our employee and client experience. All perks are curated with care, allowing you to thrive at work and in all personal and professional pursuits. Knowledge sharing, ongoing learning and development, engagement and recognition are key pillars in our culture and values.

• Work-Life Balance: We are well equipped to support a hybrid approach to the future of work. We understand that work-life balance is important and accommodate flexibility for team members wherever possible. Flexible, family-friendly working arrangements – just ask us!
• Health and Wellbeing: We promote health and wellbeing for our people, just like we would for the communities we serve. 
• We provide discounted gym membership at Mill Park Leisure Centre and discounted BUPA Health Insurance memberships free, on-site vaccinations, and confidential counselling services, just to name a few.
• Professional Development – with access to modern, digital eLearning you’ll have flexibility of course timing with access to shorter, more customised content. Accompanied by face to face training, your continual professional development is always top of our priority list. 
• Salary Packaging – up to $15,900/annum (including option to uptake meal & entertainment card – an additional $2650) plus options for novated leasing
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Access to Rewards and Discounts via Maxxia Rewards Program 
• Monthly staff recognition through our Excellence Award Incentive Program for outstanding service 

The fine print

• Successful candidates will be required to undergo a National Police Check, hold a valid WWCC and NDIS Worker Screening Check and be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or provide a valid medical exemption 
• Full driver’s license and travel between sites is preferred
• Current Certificate for First Aid (HLTAID003) & Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (HLTAID001)
• Certificate III or IV Disability Services or other equivalent qualifications 
• Food Safety and Handling Certificate 
• Manual Handling, Infection Control
• Ability to actively support people with a disability in daily living and personal care skills
• Must be able to work shifts that will involve mornings, evenings and weekends

Applications for this role will be rolling and the ad may close earlier if a number of suitable candidates are identified so, don’t delay in submitting your application! 

Applicants must provide their resume as well as providing a brief statement addressing the ‘Key Selection Criteria’ outlined in the position description.

If you have any further questions, please contact Kacie Graham - Program Manager Disability via email on [email protected] using the subject line: Residential Support Worker enquiry via EthicalJobs.

DPV Health is committed to Equal Opportunity, ethical practice and the principles of cultural diversity and social inclusion. 

We're proud to be Circle Back Initiative Employer and we commit to respond to every applicant. While we're reviewing your application, get to know us by visiting our website and on social media to #DiscoverDPVHealth.